Helen's Closet

How to Add Foam Cups to the Sandpiper Swimsuit

August 10, 2021Miranda Milke

Swimming is an inherently vulnerable activity. From wearing a swimsuit in public to dipping your toes in less-than-lukewarm water (not to mention the swimming itself!)—sometimes there can be a lot...

Reynolds Gathered Dress Tutorial from Helen's Closet Patterns

Reynolds Gathered Waist Dress Hack

July 14, 2021Helen Wilkinson

When I was dreaming up pattern hacks for our new Reynolds Top and Dress this was the first design I sketched. How can I not add gathered tiers to this...

Helen's Reynolds Top and Dress Button Front Hack

Reynolds Button Front Hack

July 06, 2021Helen Wilkinson

Thank you so much for the very warm welcome of the Reynolds Top and Dress. This was one of our biggest launch weeks ever, and we're so excited that you...

Geri of @geri_in_stitches March Winslow Jumpsuit Hack

Geri's March Winslow Jumpsuit Hack

June 17, 2021Helen Wilkinson

This week we want to welcome another guest blogger: Geri of @geri_in_stitches! Geri has such a playful sense of creativity and style—we love following her for her bold use of...

Jackson Tee Dress

May 12, 2021Helen Wilkinson

I’m back with another fun pattern hack to share with you! This Jackson Tee dress is such a simple and effective way to get even more out of our everyday...

Janet's March Tunic Hack

May 06, 2021Helen Wilkinson

Hello! Today we have another guest blogger—this time we want to share Janet of @sew_sister and her March Tunic hack! Janet is a fellow Canadian who shares our love for...

Jackson Hack Tutorials from Stephanie of @SewWithStephanie

Stephanie's Jackson Tee Hacks

April 27, 2021Helen Wilkinson

Hello everyone! Today we have Stephanie from @SewWithStephanie! Stephanie is here to show us how she made these two awesome Jackson Tee pattern hacks featuring a ruffled shoulder cap and...

Jackson Tee and Arden Pants Sewing Patterns from Helen's Closet Patterns

Arden Pants and Cropped Jackson Tee

April 08, 2021Helen Wilkinson

Is Spring in the air where you live? I’ve been loving the longer days and seeing the crocuses come up. I have a gardening list that is a mile long...

Lengthened Boiled Wool Pona Jacket

February 24, 2021Helen Wilkinson

This jacket has been on my 'to make' list since this pattern was released in 2019. I sincerely wish I had made it sooner because—my goodness—what a fun sew this...

Ashton Dress Hack with Long Sleeves in Hemp Denim

Ashton Denim Dress Hack

February 17, 2021Helen Wilkinson

I just can’t get enough of the Ashton Top with sleeves since we released this handy expansion pack! We’ve hacked the butterfly sleeve view into a dress already (see here)...

Ashton Hack: Butterfly Sleeve Dress

December 22, 2020Helen Wilkinson

You knew this was coming, right? Since the release of the Ashton Sleeve Expansion Pack, I have been itching to share some more Ashton hacks (this time with sleeves)! ...

Pona Jacket with Lining

October 22, 2020Helen Wilkinson

Hello there! I'm very excited to bring you another exciting pattern hack for the Pona Jacket - adding a lining! This transitional jacket pattern is unlined and features an extra-wide...